Ingredients:

  • 3 cups (240g) Rolled Oats (Old-fashioned oats, not quick oats)
  • 1 cup (100g) Mixed Nuts (e.g., almonds, pecans, walnuts), roughly chopped
  • ½ cup (50g) Shredded Coconut (Unsweetened)
  • ¼ cup (20g) Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened)
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) Ground Cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) Salt
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) Maple Syrup (or honey)
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) Coconut Oil (Melted)
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Vanilla Extract
  • ½ cup (85g) Dark Chocolate Chunks (or chocolate chips)

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup (or honey), melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix well until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Gently fold in the chocolate chunks.
  5. Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper. Spread a single, even layer of the granola mixture into the basket.
  6. Air fry at 300°F (150°C) for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking. Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding. The granola should be fragrant and lightly toasted.
  7. Remove the granola from the air fryer basket and spread it out on a baking sheet to cool completely. The granola will crisp up as it cools.
  8. Store the cooled granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.